just_say_meth 0 Posted April 27, 2006 walsey, like you say it depends where you live i'm in a wee town, but that quote was through directline. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grimmy 0 Posted April 30, 2006 Good news!! I sold my car today and am now looking for my first corrado properley. After reading up a bit more its looking more like i might get a g60 after all. The insurance infact works out cheaper than the 2.0 16v, and the fuel consumption is better, and i like the whine of a supercharger :D and its quick as funk. Only trouble is they're harder to track down than valvers, and my budget is about 2250 absolute tops wanna be spending about 2k as its only my 3rd car. Now i'm aware of the pre viewing service offered and i think i will be taking advantage of this as i know nothing about corrado's :) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CazzaVR 0 Posted April 30, 2006 Nice one! Corrado insurance is a bit odd, with the 8v being in a higher group than the 1.8 16v, and the 2.0 16v being 17 with the G60. Strange. Who told you fuel consumption was better in a G60?!!! No chance! Reckon you could find a decent one for your budget, but you may need to be quite patient. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walesy 0 Posted May 1, 2006 The insurance infact works out cheaper than the 2.0 16v, and the fuel consumption is better Errr...not sure about that matey :? , g60's are pretty thirsty animals. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
just_say_meth 0 Posted May 1, 2006 just purchased my first c yesterday! went with the g60, managed to find a good one through a friend of a friend! good luck with the hunt grimmy! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gaz the geezer 0 Posted May 1, 2006 just purchased my first c yesterday! went with the g60, managed to find a good one through a friend of a friend! good luck with the hunt grimmy! slap some pics up when you get the chance just_say_meth, let us all admire your purchase :thumbleft: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grimmy 0 Posted May 1, 2006 In the knowledge base it says that the 2.016v overall consumption is 29-31 mpg, and the g60 is 32mpg. Not alot in it i know but it was enough to sway my dads opinion of g60's, coupled with the extra torque and bhp my dad now thinks i should get the g60 over the 2.016v :D Not sure when i'll be able to track down a decent one though :( Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CazzaVR 0 Posted May 1, 2006 The knowledge base is wrong :lol: Had a G60 & 2x 2.0 16v (third on the way 8) ). Long motorway-type journeys: G60 typically 34-36mpg Valvers typically 35-39mpg Around town/short journeys: G60: mid twenties Valvers: Late twenties Not much in it really, but over time you notice the difference in your pocket. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CazzaVR 0 Posted May 1, 2006 Not sure when i'll be able to track down a decent one though :( Just keep your eyes peeled on here- plenty of good cars come up for sale. Just be prepared to be patient, and drive as many as you can :D Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
grimmy 0 Posted May 1, 2006 http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Volkswagen-Corrad ... dZViewItem Anyone know this car? It seems quite a reasonable buy it now price and is my upper limit... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
just_say_meth 0 Posted May 1, 2006 Will do gaz, waiting for the rain to disappear then i'll get some photos up! might be a while then eh?! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
gaz the geezer 0 Posted May 1, 2006 Will do gaz, waiting for the rain to disappear then i'll get some photos up! might be a while then eh?! :lol: i know exactly what you mean fella, i`ve had the good fortune to visit your part of the world on many occaisions :lol: Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites